Eagle vs. Ostrich — What's the Difference?

Eagle is the common name for many large birds of prey of the family Accipitridae. Eagles belong to several groups of genera, some of which are closely related.

Struthio is a genus of birds in the order Struthioniformes, whose members are the ostriches. It is part of the infra-class Palaeognathae, a diverse group of flightless birds also known as ratites that includes the emus, rheas, and kiwis.

Any of various large diurnal birds of prey of the family Accipitridae, including members of the genera Aquila and Haliaeetus, characterized by broad wings, a hooked bill, keen vision, and soaring flight.

A rhea.

To shoot (a hole in golf) in two strokes under par.

The most widespread species of the genus, known as the common ostrich (Struthio camelus).

To score an eagle in golf.

(golf) The hypothetical completion of a hole five strokes under par (a quintuple birdie, quadruple eagle, triple albatross, or double condor).

A 13th-century coin minted in Europe and circulated in England as a debased sterling silver penny, outlawed under Edward I of England.

A large bird of the genus Struthio, of which Struthio camelus of Africa is the best known species. It has long and very strong legs, adapted for rapid running; only two toes; a long neck, nearly bare of feathers; and short wings incapable of flight. The adult male is about eight feet high.

A representation of an eagle used as an emblem or insignia.

A person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)

A gold coin formerly used in the United States, stamped with an eagle on the reverse side and having a face value of ten dollars.

Fast-running African flightless bird with two-toed feet; largest living bird

(Sports) A golf score of two strokes under par on a hole.

Either of two large, swift-running flightless birds (Struthio camelus or S. molybdophanes) of Africa, characterized by a long bare neck, small head, and two-toed feet. Ostriches are the largest living birds.

Any of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision.

One who tries to avoid disagreeable situations by refusing to face them.

A gold coin with a face value of ten dollars, formerly used in the United States.

(ornithology) A large flightless bird of the genus Struthio.

(golf) A score of two under par for a hole.

(figurative) One who buries one's head in the sand instead of acknowledging problems.

(golf) To score an eagle.

Any large, rapacious bird of the Falcon family, esp. of the genera Aquila and Haliæetus. The eagle is remarkable for strength, size, graceful figure, keenness of vision, and extraordinary flight. The most noted species are the golden eagle (Aquila chrysaëtus); the imperial eagle of Europe (Aquila mogilnik or Aquila imperialis); the American bald eagle (Haliæetus leucocephalus); the European sea eagle (Haliæetus albicilla); and the great harpy eagle (Thrasaetus harpyia). The figure of the eagle, as the king of birds, is commonly used as an heraldic emblem, and also for standards and emblematic devices. See Bald eagle, Harpy, and Golden eagle.

A gold coin of the United States, of the value of ten dollars.

A northern constellation, containing Altair, a star of the first magnitude. See Aquila.

The figure of an eagle borne as an emblem on the standard of the ancient Romans, or so used upon the seal or standard of any people.

Any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

(golf) a score of two strokes under par on a hole

A former gold coin in the United States worth 10 dollars

An emblem representing power;

Shoot in two strokes under par